A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Kabokweni, near White River in Mpumalanga, south Africa connection with the alleged murd3r of his elder sister, whose body he reportedly buried in a shallow grave at his home nearly a year ago.
Police said the suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday, June 3, after he allegedly confessed to k!lling his 44-year-old sister following a violent altercation on May 29, 2024. According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, the man told authorities that an argument between him and his sister turned physical, resulting in her death.
“He allegedly fatally assaulted her and buried the body in a shallow grave in the yard,” Mdhluli stated. “It is further alleged that the suspect kept this incident to himself and only recently disclosed the information to others, leading to police being informed.”
Mdhluli confirmed that the woman’s body has not yet been exhumed but said the appropriate stakeholders have been alerted. “Police forensic services and the K9 unit have been notified, and the necessary processes will be followed,” he added.
The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect is expected to appear in court once formal charges are filed.
